Starter moter turns engine over a bit slower than it should (on a 2000cc corolla verso diesel 4D4 year 05) this was reported to me after a 80,000 mile service. it still starts ok. would cleaning all conections and the starter moter bendix make any difference

Hi, I seem to have the same problem with my Corolla verso 2004. The steering lock doesn't disengage and the car won't start even though the immobiliser light stops flashing. Have you managed to get it sorted?
Thanks

***** Update**** In the end I did manage to get my problem fixed. It had nothing to do with the key. The problem was a faulty connection in the immobiliser motor that sits on the steering column, It wouldn't disengage. Our mechanic checked and repaired the motor and now the car works fine. It's a very rare fault apparently.

If it's stuck open, it might not start.

Maybe something came disconnected during service. Carefully check all connectors in that area.

stater motor before replace must disconnect battery terminal

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Despite all the fancy electronic battery testers available very few of them have the ability to detect a battery that has sulphation problems. You will probably find that if you charge the battery it's fine for a while but if you leave your hazard indicators on for about 15 - 20 mins with the engine off the battery will not have enough power to turn the engine over again.... Typical symptom of a sulphated battery - remedy, change the battery.... hope this helps.

Yes, I have the same problem, did you find a solution? My corella verso is doing exactly the same.

ignition or starter probable starter sylanoid

This is very common on Matrix/Corollas and is repairable by way of replacement ECU to correct invalid parameters. the labor is low but the part is very expensive.
The good news is the warranty is 8 years and 80,000 miles on this fault.

There is a Bulletin on this concern. The correction is a new PCM with updated software.


Reference bulletin #TC015-07

The contents are below:

TRANSMISSION & CLUTCH
TC015-07 Title:
HARSH SHIFT AND M.I.L. "ON"
DTC P2716 Models:
'05 - '07 Corolla & Matrix (1ZZ-FE) September 20, 2007

Introduction
Some 2005 - 2007 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle may exhibit a harsh shift condition and a M.l.L. ON" with DTC P2716 stored.
Improvements have been made to the Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term:
Powertrain Control Module/PCM) to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring.

Applicable Vehicles
^ 2005 - 2007 model year Corolla and Matrix (2WD) vehicles equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine.
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Federal Emissions Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.



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i'm looking to get a new battery for my 05 plate toyota corolla verso. Im trying not to go to Toyota as they charage extortionate prices . Can anyone help as to what battery i will need and is the cheapest batteries on the market worth getting

It can all be explained here: http://matrixowners.com/tsb/T-TC014-06.pdf

BOTTOM LINE: TAKE IT TOYOTA BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRES @ 80,000 MILES OR 8 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP.

I had mine taken care of today free of charge, and hassle free, thanks to the service crew at Condit's Toyota.